Kenneth Baker

Monday

Born in Whittier California on July 31, 1925, he was the son of George Phillip and Laura May [Gates] Baker.

He grew up in Whittier and graduated from Whittier High School. He has been a resident of Meredith for many years.

He joined the navy upon high school graduation and served six years during World War II. During that time he entered the V-12 Program at the University of California at Berkley, with the intension of becoming a pilot. Do to the length of the program, he left the Navy and served four years in the US Air Force. He received his primary training at Randolph Field in Texas and was assigned as a Flight Training Officer, during the Korean War.

Ken joined American Airlines as a First Officer and was Captain for 29 years, before his retirement in 1985.

He was a member of First Congregational Church of Meredith, the Chocorua Lodge #83 of Mason F&AM, Meredith, Life Member of the American Legion Post, and the Grey Eagles Club, with American Airlines.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth [Campbell] Baker of Meredith; a son, James Baker and wife Cheryl of Meredith, a daughter, Leslie Baker of Meredith; grandchildren, Grant Baker of San Diego, Calif., and Laura Baker of Manchester; nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church of Meredith, on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Russell Rowland, pastor, will officiate. Private burial will be held in the Oakland Cemetery, Meredith. For those who wish, the family suggests expression of sympathy be made to the First Congregational Church, PO Box 533, Meredith of the Chocorua Lodge #83 of Mason, PO Box 524, Meredith, 03253. The Mayhew Funeral Home, in Meredith, is in cahrge of the arrangements.

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